used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a week past the class had been making preparations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL It was the night of the sophomore ball.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The gymnasium had been transformed into a veritable bower of beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For a week past the class had been making preparations.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading The gymnasium had been transformed into a veritable bower of beauty.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading For a week past the class had been making preparations.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a week past the class had been making preparations.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading The gymnasium had been transformed into a veritable bower of beauty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a week past the class had been making preparations.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The gymnasium had been transformed into a veritable bower of beauty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL It was the night of the sophomore ball.
engage in
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading For a week past the class had been making preparations.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL It was the night of the sophomore ball.
Oakdale
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From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL It was the night of the sophomore ball.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For a week past the class had been making preparations.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading For a week past the class had been making preparations.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
SOPHOMOREnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL It was the night of the sophomore ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL It was the night of the sophomore ball.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Drawing rooms had been robbed of their prettiest sofa cushions and hangings, to make attractive cosy corners in the big room.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading The gymnasium had been transformed into a veritable bower of beauty.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Every palm in Oakdale that could be begged, borrowed or rented was used for the occasion.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading The gymnasium had been transformed into a veritable bower of beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SOPHOMORE BALL It was the night of the sophomore ball.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week past the class had been making preparations.
